Summer is here, which means a break from school (yay!). While your mind probably automatically goes to beach, sun, and sand, for students who are struggling or need a little extra practice, this is a great opportunity to catch up. For summer learning, I like to skip all the extra things and just focus on […]
I have compiled this list of the top 25 FREE things to do in Portland, Oregon to help you take on this unique city. Feel free to comment with your own fun, free things to do that I missed! Check out more of our 25 free things cities. Top 25 FREE Things To Do in […]
These oven-baked meatballs are big on flavor and so, so good simmered in tomato sauce and then piled on top of some pasta. One of the reasons they’re so good: you’re using crushed Ritz crackers instead of breadcrumbs! You can certainly sub in breadcrumbs if you don’t have the Ritz, but the crackers really bring […]
Summer is finally here with lots of opportunities for family time. Weekly movie nights are part of our family rhythm, but sometimes we have a hard time deciding on what to watch. For this time of year, I love a movie that screams “summer,” and there are a lot to pick from. Here are 20 summer […]
Every month I like to share a quick reminder about what’s in season and what is on sale according to current grocery store trends. As I’ve said before, everything goes on sale eventually, so if you plan your purchases around what’s in season, you’ll get the best bang for your buck. If you are looking […]
It’s the time of year for lazy beach vacations, and you want ways to keep the kids happy without much work! So here are some ideas for super-simple (but satisfying) easy beach crafts that you can do on your special beach trip or while sitting at home dreaming of the waves. I’ve included some for […]
As Father’s Day approached this year, I was all ready to share some ideas for gifts and meals when I realized that the kinds of things dad like don’t change that much from year to year, and I’ve been writing about all of this for at least 10 years. Instead of reinventing the wheel, I want […]
If you have teens in your home, you may look at the approaching summer with a sense of uncertainty. Hopefully you are encouraging them to get a job or work if possible, but aside from that, none of us want to lose our teens in screens during all of their downtime. With the absence of […]
